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alternating

ADJECTIVE
changing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
changeable developing dynamic growing uncertain unstable
STRONG
altering modifying wavering
WEAK
inconstant irresolute mobile unsteady
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain stable steady sure
WEAK
fixed unchanging
ADJECTIVE
regular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant efficient formal periodic routine standardized steady systematic
STRONG
automatic classified consonant even flat invariable level probable rational serial set smooth straight uniform
WEAK
accordant arranged congruous cyclic dependable established exact expected fixed harmonious in order measured mechanical methodical momentary ordered organized patterned precise punctual recurrent regulated rhythmic stated successive symmetrical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorderly irregular unstable unsteady untrustworthy weak
STRONG
broken changing different disordered inconsistent indefinite rough uneven unfair
WEAK
abnormal anomalous eccentric extraordinary imbalanced infrequent rare uncommon unusual variable
ADJECTIVE
succeeding/successive
Synonyms
WEAK
consecutive ensuing following after in a row in line next next in line for next in order next off next up rotating sequent sequential serial seriate subsequent subsequential succedent successional
Antonyms
WEAK
antecedent antedating preceding previous
ADJECTIVE
successive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding
WEAK
following after in line next next off next up rotating sequent sequential serial seriate subsequential succedent successional
ADJECTIVE
varying
Synonyms
STRONGEST
changeable changing differing fluctuating shifting
STRONG
deviating vacillating waffling wavering
WEAK
flexible inconstant irregular uncertain unstable unsteady volatile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fixed stable
ADVERB
back and forth
Synonyms
WEAK
backwards and forwards from pillar to post from side to side in and out seesaw to and fro up and down vacillating

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Korda, the daughter of former Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda, has a history of alternating between indomitability and total futility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Venice Biennale is an international cultural organisation started in 1895 that presents major cultural festivals and runs its flagship art exhibition and architecture exhibition on alternating years.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Dolomite behaves differently because its structure is made of alternating layers of calcium and magnesium.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The twin-track novel’s alternating timelines have influenced works as varied as A.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Aunty Ifeoma drove through a roundabout planted with pink periwinkle flowers and lined with bricks painted alternating black and white.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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